April 19, 2007

Doolittle Steps Down From Panel Amid Probe

Rep. John Doolittle, R-Calif., has taken a "leave of absence" from the House Appropriations Committee one day after it was reported that the FBI searched his home as part of the Jack Abramoff probe, AP, the New York Times' Caucus blog and The Hill are reporting.

Agents were searching for information about ties between the fundraising firm run by Doolittle's wife, Julie, and the convicted lobbyist.

Some newspapers have reported in recent months on lawmakers whose spouses work as lobbyists, raising questions about ethics shortcuts.

Posted at 5:25 PM
Posted to: Jack Abramoff
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